The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the summary suspension of 1 license, the revocation of 1 license, surrender of 13 licenses and 1 certificate, and 72 other disciplinary actions. The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct set forth in that particular case. In addition, the Board acted upon 3 restoration petitions.

Mark Douglas Smith; Professional Engineer; Winchester, VA 22602; Lic. No. 087485; Cal. No. 29017; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of allowing an engineering company to offer and/or practice engineering in the State of West Virginia without a Certificate of Authorization.

Joseph Michael Higgins; Licensed Practical Nurse; Riverhead, NY 11901; Lic. No. 293262; Cal. No. 29060; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having administered the controlled substance morphine to a patient, when the order was discontinued and the patient had a documented allergy to morphine.

Mary T. Adamo; Registered Professional Nurse; Port Charlotte, FL 33954-3128; Lic. No. 269307; Cal. No. 29073; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been found guilty of professional misconduct in the State of Florida, which conduct would be considered practicing the profession of nursing with negligence on more than one occasion if committed in New York State.

Kristine Rose Alexander; Registered Professional Nurse; Newtown, CT 06470; Lic. No. 453105; Cal. No. 29131; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been found guilty of professional misconduct in the State of Connecticut, which conduct would be considered being habitually drunk or being dependent on, or a habitual user of narcotics, barbiturates, amphetamines, hallucinogens, or other drugs having similar effects, if committed in New York State.

Jennifer L. Johnson; Registered Professional Nurse; Philadelphia, MS 39350-6931; Lic. No. 533830; Cal No. 29134; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been found guilty of professional misconduct in the State of Mississippi, which conduct would be considered conduct in the profession which evidences moral unfitness, if committed in New York State.

William David Barna; Professional Engineer; Charleston, SC 29412-9431; Lic. No. 087416; Cal. No. 28847; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $2,000 fine payable within 30 days.

Laura Kate Lynch; Registered Professional Nurse; Barnegat, NJ 08005; Lic. No. 619030; Cal. No. 25493; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension until successfully participate in course of therapy and treatment and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 2 years probation to commence if and when return to practice in the State of New York.

Ecgal Guzman; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; New York, NY 10033; Lic. No. 054058; Cal. No. 28854; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension of not less than 6 months and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 2 years probation to commence if and when return to practice, $1,000 fine payable within 30 days.

David Richard Sachs; Veterinarian; Parkland, FL 33076; Lic. No. 006683; Cal. No. 29044; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $1,000 fine payable within 30 days.

RESTORATIONS

The Board of Regents voted on September 13, 2016 to deny the application for restoration of the dentist license of Mumlikat Aziz, Linden, NJ. Dr. Aziz’s license was originally revoked effective July 23, 2003.

The Board of Regents voted on September 13, 2016 to deny the application for restoration of the dentist license of Ajay Baman, Blauvelt, NY. Dr. Baman’s license was originally revoked September 15, 2009.

The Board of Regents voted on September 13, 2016 to deny the application for restoration of the certified public accountant license of Howard J. Weinstein, Long Beach, NY. Dr. Weinstein’s license was originally surrendered February 14, 2006.